Having obesity makes you eligible for an early COVID-19 vaccine in several states. Evidence shows it can be a major risk for more severe viral infection and complications. But weight stigma can ...

WASHINGTON - Chances are you know your blood pressure. What about your BMI? Body mass index signals if you're overweight, obese or just right considering your height. Some doctors have begun calling ...

correctionAn earlier version of this article said the cutoff points for increased waist circumferences are a BMI greater than or equal to 35 and 40 respectively. The cutoff points for increased waist ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: For years, my BMI index has been right at or below 25. It’s OK, not great, but at least I made it to age 82! On my recent visit to my primary care physician, my BMI was slightly higher ...

ANSWER: The body mass index (BMI, which the chart was probably derived from) is a tool used to estimate body shape.

Waist measurement offers a better health check than BMI. It reveals visceral fat, linked to diabetes and heart issues. For ...

For years, my BMI index has been right at or below 25. It’s OK, not great, but at least I made it to age 82! On my recent visit to my primary care physician, my BMI was slightly higher, which made me ...

Vegetation is something kids should eat, not engage in, say area pediatricians. Obesity in children is becoming a more frequent problem and the American Academy of Pediatrics has developed a policy to ...